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Statements and Messages

9 October 2017

SG/SM/18737-OBV/1744

Postal Services Key to Advancing Shared Progress, Leveraging Modern Technology, Connecting Peoples, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the opening ceremony of World Post Day, in Berne, Switzerland, today:

9 October 2017

SG/SM/18736

Targeted Poverty Strategies Only Way to Reach Those Farthest Behind, Secretary-General Tells Development Forum

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the Global Poverty Reduction and Development Forum, in Beijing today:

7 October 2017

SG/SM/18735

Secretary-General’s Video Message for United Nations Office at Geneva Open Day

The text of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the United Nations at Geneva Open Day is not available in English.

6 October 2017

SG/SM/18734-DC/3743

Secretary-General Applauds International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons on Winning Nobel Peace Prize, Hailing Determined Efforts of Civil Society

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

5 October 2017

SG/SM/18733

Appalled by Number of Children Killed, Maimed in Armed Conflict, Secretary-General Highlights New Efforts with Governments, Non-State Actors to Improve Protection

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

2 October 2017

SG/SM/18731

Reiterating Deep Concern about Cameroon, Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Continued Violence, Calls for De-escalation

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

2 October 2017

SG/SM/18730-DEV/3294

Business Community’s Efforts against Tax Evasion, Money-Laundering Key to Ending Corruption, Secretary-General Says in Message for ‘Tech for Integrity’ Ceremony

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) closing award ceremony of the Tech for Integrity, in Washington, D.C., today:

28 September 2017

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Deeply Concerned about Cameroon Situation, Secretary-General Urges All Parties to Refrain from Actions that Could Escalate Tensions, Violence

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

28 September 2017

SG/SM/18728-SC/13013

Reality on Ground Demands Swift Action to Protect People, Ease Suffering, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Meeting on Myanmar

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the open debate of the Security Council on Myanmar, in New York today:

27 September 2017

SG/SM/18727-GA/11956-HR/5372

Stronger Support Needed for Human Trafficking Victims, Secretary-General Tells High-Level General Assembly Meeting, Stressing Survivor-Centred Approach

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the appraisal of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons, in New York today: